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When it comes to health concerns among women, it is estimated that about one in fifty women will develop Bartholin cysts at one point or another throughout their lifetime. While there are several treatment options available for these cysts, many people wonder whether or not a trip to the physician is actually necessary, or if […]
Have you decided to move forward with a labiaplasty? Are you tired of the discomfort associated with an elongated labia? Whether the excess skin on your vaginal lips is a result of childbirth or genetics, the preparation and recovery for the reconstructive surgery is the same. The procedure will help resolve issues caused by excess […]
Another day, another painful sexual experience. If pain and sex are synonymous for you there is definitely a problem. Although persistent pain during or after sexual penetration is common among women, it isn’t normal. Dyspareunia is a medical condition that can, and should, be treated. The first step in this journey is finding the root […]
When that change of life commonly associated with middle age hits early, it’s often misdiagnosed or missed all together. Menopause, when a woman’s ovaries stop functioning and menstruation ends, usually occurs around 51 for most American women. But for 1 percent of women, menopausal symptoms may begin before they hit 40. One of the first […]
The natural practice of laying a naked infant on the mother’s bare chest after a C-section is as beneficial to the baby as it is to the mom. Experts say skin-to-skin should begin immediately after birth and last for at least one hour. Studies have shown that making sure skin-to-skin time occurs after a birth, […]
Problems with your sex life? Don’t fret, you’re far from alone. An estimated 1 in 10 men and at least half of women report having sexual dysfunction problems. For men, who struggle with issues such as erectile dysfunction, that number jumps to more than 77 percent when they hit 75. Although it’s a difficult […]
It’s a disease that affects an estimated 7 million American women, yet research on the causes of endometriosis and how to treat it continues to be severely underfunded. The most recent statistics from the National Institute of Health reveal that in 2016 a total of $10 million was spent on endometriosis research. Compare that to […]
There’s only a couple of letters differentiating the two terms but premenopausal and perimenopausal are two very different phases in a woman’s life. At the Beginning Towards the end of puberty, a girl’s ovaries will start to release eggs and she usually begins having monthly periods. Often the periods are irregular for a couple years, […]
The decorations are boxed up and put away. The last of the confetti from the New Year’s Eve revelry is swept up and most of us are back at work. Although that faint smell of pine still lingers in the air and a little Champagne is left, the holidays are officially over and 2018 is […]
It’s 50 degrees and sweat is trickling down your face. Sound familiar? Hot flashes are one of the unfortunate and uncomfortable side effects of menopause. These sudden waves of heat, caused when the blood vessels near the skin’s surface dilate, can occur at any time for menopausal and perimenopausal women. Hot flashes that hit while […]
